Design studio PWL has created an energy-efficient and broadcast-compliant lighting installation with acoustic optimisation for the Belgian Chamber of Representatives in Brussels. Many of the politicians using the chamber found that the building's architectural limitations – the glass-topped dome causes reflections into the centre of the room – created bad…
Us president Joe Biden has been spotted using a DTEN ME Pro for a Zoom call with UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A picture of Biden using the device was posted on the POTUS Twitter account last week. The two presidents were discussing a US-UAE clean energy…
The HQ of the Council of the European Union and European Council in Brussels has installed tvONE CORIOmaster2 and Hippotizer solutions to drive LED and LCD walls used as a graphical backdrop during high-level international events. A new LED video wall made up of 100 Leyard AT 1.5 pixel-pitch panels,…
Arthur Holm boardroom technology has been combined with AV systems from Crestron and Televic to create a sustainable, secure and easy-to-use room for the Congress of Colombia's Chamber of Representatives. The challenge was to enable politicians to access a wider range of information sources and communication tools while performing their…
US soldiers using Microsoft’s Hololens augmented reality (AR) glasses in field tests experienced “mission-affecting physical impairments” such as headaches, eye strain and nausea, according to a report by the Pentagon Test Office. More than 80% of those who experienced discomfort suffered symptoms within three hours of using a customised version…
As the Belgian city of Antwerp’s main library, the striking glass cube construction of the Permeke Library sits on what was the site of Oscar Permeke’s Ford garage. This was one of the first Ford dealerships in the world and a name that has long been associated with the city.…
British hire company RG Jones has shared staff memories of providing sound services "with a sensitive touch" at royal family events. The company has published details of its history of royal work, after offering condolences on the passing of the Queen. A company’s statement said: “Sound provision for any event…
US president Joe Biden's office Neat Board has made the news, appearing in photos on Twitter and attracting widespread attention in newspaper and technology websites. The president appears to have become a remote participant in meetings after experiencing mild Covid symptoms and testing positive for the disease last week. Biden's…
Electrosonic has overseen a project to install a digital archway that greets visitors to the main branch of Whittier Public Library in California. The AV integrator and experiential technology company teamed up with SNA Displays, which manufactured the LED displays and supported the installation, and content provider Render Impact. SNA…
Ajman City in the United Arab Emirates has launched a virtual police service in the metaverse. Members of the public will be able to ask questions of the police and receive answers without needing to use the real-world service. According to reports in the regional press, Seven police officers have…
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